UCAT workshop prepares sixth form students for medical degrees
Year 12 students from Shireland Biomedical UTC and Shireland CBSO Academy took part in a full-day UCAT training session delivered in partnership with Study Mind, designed…
Thorns Collegiate Academy has been shortlisted for ‘Pupil Mental Health Initiative of the Year’ in the Tes Schools Awards 2026
Thorns Collegiate Academy in Brierley Hill has been shortlisted for the ‘Pupil Mental Health Initiative of the Year’ award at this year’s Tes Schools Awards. The…
University of Cambridge inspires Trust students with Oxbridge pathways
Year 11 and year 12 students from across Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust attended an Oxbridge event at Shireland Collegiate Academy, designed…
Year 11 students explore justice system at Shrewsbury Prison
A group of year 11 students from Thorns Collegiate Academy travelled to Shrewsbury Prison as part of their English Language…
Student-run business raises over £300 at Sandwell Valley Dog Fair
Students at Shireland CBSO Academy raised over £300 after selling handmade products at this year’s Sandwell Valley Dog Fair, marking a successful public debut…
Mercedes Formula One technician visits West Bromwich Collegiate Academy
Students at West Bromwich Collegiate Academy were visited by Matthew Orton, Junior Race Team Support Technician at the Mercedes-AMG Petronas…
Year 9 students secure semi-final place after winning SHAPE Your Talent audition
Students from Shireland CBSO Academy have progressed to the semi-finals of a regional performing arts competition after winning their category…
Shireland students visit Keble and Oriel Colleges at University of Oxford
Students from Shireland Collegiate Academy visited the University of Oxford as part of a higher education enrichment experience designed to support aspiration…
West Bromwich students take on high ropes and woodland challenges at Frank Chapman residential
Students from West Bromwich Collegiate Academy took part in a residential visit to the Frank Chapman Outdoor Education Centre, completing…
Year 12 students visit Trinity College, Cambridge, as part of university outreach
Sixth form students from Shireland Collegiate Academy visited Trinity College, Cambridge, as part of a higher education outreach programme designed to…
Students explore music careers with visit from dhol drummer Parv Kaur
Year 7 students at Shireland CBSO Academy took part in a careers-focused day exploring pathways into professional orchestras, the wider music industry…
Sixth Form students step into virtual healthcare with Matthews CodeCraft
Year 12 students with an interest in medicine and healthcare at Shireland Biomedical UTC took part in a virtual reality session designed to replicate…